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He first published the overview effect in 1987 and has since authored, coauthored, or edited nine other books, including think about space and the march of. About the smithsonian history of space exploration. From galileo to the mars rover and beyond by martin jenkins ages 912. We are constantly reading new and classic space books to find our favorite takes on the universe. Best spaceflight and space history books to read in 2019. Launius recounts the thousands of years that mankind has attempted to learn more about the universe in a fully illustrated history of global space discovery and exploration from ancient times to modern era. The best space books five books expert recommendations.
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